Ade Adepitan in talks to join I'm a Celebrity 2026

Paralympian and television presenter Ade Adepitan is in advanced talks to join the upcoming series of "I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!" in a move that would make him the first contestant to use a wheelchair in the show’s 23-year history. The 53-year-old broadcaster, a former wheelchair basketball player who won bronze for Great Britain at the 2004 Paralympics, is reportedly in negotiations with ITV producers, who are said to be working on adapting the jungle camp and its challenges to accommodate him.

Sources indicate producers believe Adepitan's personality would be a perfect fit for the series and are keen to make the necessary logistical adjustments. An ITV spokesperson, however, has described all casting rumors as speculation, a standard position the network maintains during pre-production. If confirmed, Adepitan would join a list of participants with disabilities who have previously taken part, such as Paralympic javelin athlete Hollie Arnold in 2020.

Adepitan contracted polio at 15 months old, resulting in permanent damage to his legs and requiring him to use a wheelchair. He has been a vocal advocate for vaccination, having previously supported an NHS polio booster...